Deadly Israeli drone strike hits eastern Lebanon

One person was killed in an Israeli strike in the Beqaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Monday, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement, according to local media.

Sheikh Safi al-din Shrine: an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, culture

TEHRAN--The UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and the Shrine Ensemble in Ardabil, northwest of Iran, were built between the beginning of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century. It is sometimes referred to as an intersection of Iranian history, mysticism, and culture.

14 ancient Iranian foods and cuisines recreated

TEHRAN-- Director-General of the Domestic Tourism Development Office of Cultural Heritage Ministry Mostafa Fatemi said that based on archaeological excavations, four traditional dishes from ancient Iran have been recreated in the burnt city of Sistan-Baluchestan province and more than 10 historical dishes from the book ‘Sheikh of Food’ have been recreated.

Minister appreciates role of women in tourism industry

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri appreciated the role of women in Iran’s tourism sector, adding that some half of the country's tourism capacity is held by women.

Iranian journalist honored as influential figure in tourism sector

TEHRAN – Fatemeh Karimi, a tourism reporter with Mehr News Agency, was honored on Monday as an influential woman in Iran’s tourism sector at a ceremony in Tehran marking Tourism Week.

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Hezbollah upsets the enemy’s calculations

BEIRUT—The commemoration of the first anniversary of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s martyrdom served as a pivotal moment for the Resistance to recalibrate its internal dynamics, with the massive turnout underscoring Hezbollah’s enduring popular support and organizational unity.

1,320 taekwondo athletes to compete in Ambassador Cup hosted by East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN- The Taekwondo Ambassador Cup, as the first stage of the selection competitions for the under-21 team to be dispatched to the World Championships in Kenya, will be held for seven days in Tabriz city, the center of Iran’s northwestern East Azarbaijan province.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant to approach CAS

TEHRAN - Indian Super League champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant have said that they won’t travel to Iran for their AFC Champions League Two match against Sepahan.

Global Sumud Flotilla approaches Gaza to break Israeli blockade

An international aid flotilla is approaching the Gaza Strip in a bid to break an Israeli blockade on the Palestinian enclave, organizers said Monday, Anadolu reported. 

TEDPIX gains 61,000 points on Monday

TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), rose 61,147 points to 2.7 million on Monday, which is the third day of the Iranian calendar week.

IRENEX trades rise 22% in H1

TEHRAN – The value of trades on Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) rose 22 percent in the first half of the current Iranian year (March 21-September 22), reaching more than 1.413 quadrillion rials ($2.8 billion), the bourse’s managing director said.

World Heart Day: Persian medicine sheds light on cardiac health

TEHRAN – Regular physical activity, healthy nutrition, and sufficient sleep are key factors to heart health, Nafiseh Hosseini-Yekta, the director of the health ministry’s Persian medicine office, has said.

E-commerce projected to hit $180b with digital growth

TEHRAN – Iran’s e-commerce is projected to reach 90 quadrillion rials ($180 billion) in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026), driven by infrastructure development and digital technologies, the head of the Iranian Information Technology Organization said.

UN snapback sanctions will not derail Iran’s crude sales, says oil official

TEHRAN – The spokesman of Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union said the reimposition of United Nations sanctions under the “snapback” mechanism would not have a decisive impact on the country’s oil exports.

PMO says snapback sanctions fail to disrupt port, shipping operations

TEHRAN – The head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said the activation of the “snapback” sanctions mechanism has not disrupted the country’s maritime operations, with ports continuing to operate at full capacity.

Some 4,600 prisoners of involuntary crimes freed in six months

TEHRAN – In the first six months of the current Iranian year (which began on March 21), a total of 4,597 prisoners of unintentional crimes were released from prison.

Israel to Gaza families: Collaborate or face death

Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor has documented a dangerous policy of extortion by Israeli forces against families in the Gaza Strip, presenting them with a catastrophic, no-win choice: either collaborate with the Israeli army and its militias, or face mass killing, starvation and forcible displacement.

Earthquakes down by 4.2% in a month yr/yr

TEHRAN – A total of 553 earthquakes hit Iran over the past calendar month that ended on September 22, indicating a 4.2 percent drop in the number of earthquakes compared to the same period last year.

Iranian House of Innovation and Technology inaugurated in Indonesia

TEHRAN –An Iranian House of Innovation and Technology (iHiT) has been established in Jakarta, Indonesia, to boost economic ties between the two countries and expand the export of knowledge-based products.

UNRWA calls for immediate ceasefire to allow critical aid into Gaza

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said his organization’s food supplies “to cover the most critical needs of people in Gaza” will run out within the next three months.

Mumbai commemorates martyrdom anniversary of Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah

MUMBAI — On 28th September 2025, the faithful gathered at Masjid-e-Iranian (Mughal Masjid), Mumbai, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, a leader whose life embodied courage, sacrifice, and defiance against oppression.

Iran advance to 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup final

TEHRAN – Iran edged past Italy 1-0 at the 2025 IBSA Blind Football Nations Cup on Monday courtesy of Morteza Karimi’s goal.